Sudan’s army says mass graves by RSF found in Omdurman
Sudan's army announced Thursday the discovery of mass graves in Omdurman, containing the bodies of 465 civilians, allegedly killed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The graves were found in a school in the Salha neighborhood, with some containing more than 27 bodies. The ongoing conflict between the RSF and the army, which began in April 2023, has resulted in over 20,000 deaths and millions displaced.
- Africa
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:56 | 22 May 2025
Sudan's army said Thursday that mass graves for hundreds of civilians were found in Omdurman, the twin city of Khartoum.
A military statement said 648 were held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) inside a school in "horrific and inhumane conditions" in the Salha neighborhood in Omdurman.
"Some 465 people died and were buried in mass graves, some of which contained more than 27 bodies," the army said.
There was no comment from the paramilitary group on the army's statement.
On Tuesday, the Sudanese army declared Khartoum "completely free" of the RSF following months of intense warfare.
Since April 2023, the RSF has been battling the army for control of Sudan, resulting in thousands of deaths and creating one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
More than 20,000 people have been killed and 15 million displaced, according to the UN and local authorities. Research from US scholars, however, puts the death toll at around 130,000.